Divorce

The divorce process brings about a considerable shift in existing living arrangements and standards. Sometimes, one spouse may need to secure temporary support from the other pending the finalization of the process. This type of motion pending the final ruling is also...

Too often, spouses stay in unhappy or even abusive and toxic marriages because they fear they’ll lose everything in a divorce – sometimes including their children. This most often happens when the spouse who doesn’t want the divorce has more money, power and influence...

You always thought that your marriage would last forever – but something has changed. You can feel the difference in your relationship with your spouse, and the gap between you seems to be growing bigger. Is your marriage really over, or is there still a point in...

Statistically speaking, your wife is more likely to leave you than you are to leave her – but why?  There’s been a puzzling series of studies that indicate that women in the U.S. (and other countries), not men, file for divorce about 70% of the time. Some of this...

Once an Illinois couple decides to divorce, few things will be more difficult than breaking the news to their children. It's not an easy conversation, and there's uncertainty about how they will react. However, it's a discussion you will need to have, so here are some...

Deciding whether to sign up for a divorce registry can impact your transition into post-divorce life for the better or worse, in a variety of ways depending on your circumstances. A divorce registry, similar to a wedding registry, allows those undergoing a divorce to...

Illinois law allows you to end your marriage for any reason. In some cases, divorce may be a result of not knowing how you feel about your spouse. Uncertainty about how you feel about your spouse or marriage in general is a sign of ambivalence. Research suggests that...

In some senses, it may be simple to divide your retirement savings during a divorce. You and your spouse may have been setting aside a certain portion of your income. The two of you can just split that account as you divide up the other assets that you own.  But...

It can be difficult to talk with children about an upcoming divorce. But it is important to have this conversation, keeping in mind that children may want different information at different ages. But no matter how old your children are, there are some tips that will...

Navigating a toxic divorce In Illinois, you can divorce for any reason including the fact that you've simply fallen out of love with your spouse. However, your spouse may not like the idea of living without you. Therefore, he or she may stalk, harass or otherwise act...